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IMM AO " * F" Wonder Lake Anne Sowers 653-9549 Crime Wave Meeting Held The story on the front page of the McHenry Plaindealer, Dec. 5 issue, about the meeting of thirty concerned Wonder Lake citizens at the American Legion hall, regarding the crime problem, was written by this correspondent. I gave the factual account because that was my objective for that story. Now, I would like to get a little more personal because this is our column, abotft Wonder Lake people and fqr Wonder Lake people. It was heartbreaking for me to hear of the burglaries and vandalism that have been going on, elderly people being threatened unless they pay money, which is not in abundance on a fixed in­ come; our businesses being broken into and vandalized; women afraid to walk their dogs in the evening because they have been shot at with pellet guns. All of those things are * horrifying and senseless, but what made me sick was to hear detective Olszewski of the McHenry County Sheriff's department say that Wonder Lake is the main distribution point for drugs in McHenry county. Many of the recent crimes can be attributed to the use of drugs. Can you imagine the clear conscience some big man, our local pusher, has, knowing he is con­ tributing to the problems of Wonder Lake? Our children are being subjected to a creep who doesn't have the guts to get a decent job ; just takes money for something like Angel Dust, which is going to blow their young minds. We have a real hero among us! In spite of sick people and the sad happenings lately, I find it hard to believe Wonder Lake is on a downhill slide. We are certainly having our problems but maybe some good will come of all this. Maybe we have become too complacent with what has been going on around us. Maybe we can again become more interested in our n e i g h b o r h o o d s , a n d especially our neighbors. SANTA BREAKFAST Don't forget you have a chance to treat your family to a ham and egg breakfast with Santa in Christ the King church hall, Sunday, Dec. 16, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu sounds terrific, with orange juice, scram­ bled eggs, ham, potato puffs, fruit salad, coffee cakes, rolls, and coffee, tea, or milk. Santa will be on hand to talk to the children and make a last minute check on Christmas wishes. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 653-^ 7554, or 653-2561 (mornings). They will also be sold at the door at a slightly higher price. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY Mary and Sherman Spencer were honored in their home Sunday, Dec. 2 when members of the family gathered to celebrate their fortieth wedding an­ niversary. Many lovely gifts were presented after which a beautifully decorated cake and coffee was enjoyed by all. A ruby theme was carried out in the decorations, since ruby is the symbol used on the fortieth anniversary. SPECIAL DAYS With each day bringing us closer to Christmas, there is excitement in all of our homes, but many are ex­ periencing the excitement of birthdays also. Rick Berndt of Wonder Center will be celebrating his birthday today Dec. 12. Rick's wife, Mary Lee and son, Michael, will help him celebrate, along with many family members who are joining them for dinner. Jim Wagner, son of Dr. and Rosemary Wagner of White Oaks Bay , will blow out twelve candles on his birthday cake Dec. 13. pec. 17 is a special day in Br\ice and Carol Hanley's >orae when their daughter, rin, will celebrate her eighth birthday. Our own son, Pat Sowers, will celebrate his eighth birthday Dec. 19. Having a birthday so close to Christmas works out great for Pat because his list is always so long, Santa could never get it all in his bag. This way the overflow arrives as birthday presents! Happy birthday Dec. 20 t6 Chris Brown, son of Dr. and Chloe Brown of Mill Gardens subdivision. CALL ME! When you have a news item pertaining to the Wonder Lake area, it is helpful to the paper if you call this columnist direct. Then it doesn't have to be relayed, causing it to be old news by the time it comes out in our column. There are many good things going on in our community so let's share them. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Dec. 12 - American Legion Auxiliary meeting; 8 p.m. Dec. 13 • Christ the King Ladies Sodality meeting; 8 p.m. Church hall Dec. 13 » Garden Club Christmas luncheon; noon Dec. 14 - Greenwood Christmas program; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 - Breakfast with Santa; Christ the King hall; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17 - Senior Citizen Christmas party; Christ the King hall Dec. 19 - Young at Hearts Christmas party; Old Mill Inn * Carter Decision The decision by the Carter administration to scuttle the feed grain set-aside in 1980 will have little impact on farmers' planting plans for the year ahead, says Dale Butz, executive director of the Illinois Farm Bureau commodities division. Participation in the set-aside was lackluster during the previous two seasons. Participation in any set- aside this year, Butz says, would likely have continued light given current world­ wide and domestic demand for corn and other feed grains. The market picture could change, says Butz, if for example the Soviets purchased less grain than expected or if U.S. hog producers suddenly reduced their expansion plans. t f ' ; > * " £ 'k . W * w® If v -J ENTER UNITED WAY DRIVE - Eleanor Markham, employee, adds more color to the United Way thermometer In the dining room at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County, Woodstock. For the first time hospital employees are participating in the county-wide fund drive through the payroll deduction plan. Other employees with her are Rich Robertson, Ruth Hunte and Denise Barrows. Goal is $1,000. ' DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY No Feed Grain Set- There are no set-aside or diversion requirements for 1980 feed grain crops, ac­ cording to Jim Lucas, county executive director of the VU )M( ,< ) /V\f K'Y im a a Christmas Gift Sale Sale Ends Tues., Dec. 18 WOMEN'S OUTERWEAR 25-33% OFF Large Select Group WOMEN'S FASHIONS All styles shown are representative of our selections. 33% off assorted women's fashion boots Save *50 Comfortable, smart 3-positioD recliner. 9997 Regularly 149.99 Something to sink in­ to! Easy-clean vinyl is leather soft. Wood frame. Handy pouch for books and magazines. Save *60 3-way recliner has heater-vibrator. 13997 Regularly 199.99 Soothes muscles, eases tension. Large, button- tufted back, magazine pouch. Vinyl upholstery has leather appeal. Save *80 Reclina-Rocker® in nylon velvet 29997 Regularly 379.99 Famous La-Z-Boy® style. Scotchg^d^-treated fabric resists spots. Multi-position back; 3-position footrest. Wkrds, your Christmas store, /V\< )NI< .( )/VU KY im H u STORE HOURS: 105 Northwest Highway Men. thru Fri. 10 a.*. to 9 p.m. f I I _ 1 _ 105 Northwest Highway Men. thru Fri. 10 a.*. to 9 p.m. 1 1*1 TCrO I 1 mJT£%. * Route 14 NEW CHRISTMAS HOURS FOR SAT. t SUM. , v ^ f V o l d l L i d K c Phone 815-459-3120 SAT. 9:30 t.m.-9 pjn. , FREE PARKING StM. Ut.rn.-6p.fli. M c H e n r y C o u n t y agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). The 1980 feed grain and soybean loan levels will be at least as high as those in effect for 1979, Lucas said. Those rates were: $2.07 per bushel for corn and $4.55 for soybeans. Lucas said preliminary target price ranges will be announced by March 15. Based on the formula in the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, the 1980 target price is currently estimated at $2.08 per bushel for corn. All producers of corn will be eligible for target price protection and price support loans. However, to qualify for full target price protection and deficiency payments, farmers cannot plant more corn in 1980 than was considered planted and set-aside from this crop in 1979. Farmers who exceed this acreage will be subject to an allocation factor that can reduce any target price payment by up to 20percent. Lucas said national program acreage for corn was announced at 82.1 million acres. The national program acreage is the number of planted acres of a particular crop needed to meet projected domestic and export requirements as well as to provide for a desirable carryover. Pastor From Egypt Visitor To County The Rev. Guindi Rizk, pastor of two Coptic Evangelical churches in Samalut, Egypt, will be the guest of the Ridgefield- Crystal Lake Presbyterian church from Dec. 9 to Jan. 3. He will share some of his ministry with the com­ munity, especially as a minister of a minority Protestant church in a country where Moslem is the religion of the majority. He wants to learn about the American church and its culture. Anyone who would like to provide housing, meals, cultural or sightseeing ex­ periences, exposure to schools, commerce and the land, or have Rev. Rizk speak to his organization, should call Rev. Loving at the churfch, 459-1132. Interpretive Walk Through Pine-Spruce An interpretive walk through pine and spruce plantations will be offered by the McHenry County Con­ servation district at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at M a r e n g o R i d g e - K u n d e Woods Conservation site. Participants may be able to find a living specimen of the type of tree they have selected to decorate this Christmas. Various aspects of evergreen ecology may be discussed on this sixty minute ramble of about a mile. The public is invited to enjoy the area and gain some understanding of the trees temporarily taken in as house guests each year at this time. The entrance to Marengo Ridge-Kunde Woods is on the east side of Rt. 23 about one mile north of Marengo. For further information, call John Shiel at 338-1405. Schedule Dairy Goat Seminar December 13 A Dairy Goat seminar is scheduled for Dec. 13 at the Farm Bureau auditorium in Woodstock at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Kapman of the Harvard Veterinary clinic of Har­ vard, as well as leading dairy goat owners in the area, will discuss health practices as well as care of the buck and doe. It will be a very informal panel discussion. Questions are encouraged and everyone is welcome to the free clinic, sponsored by the University of Illinois C o o p e r a t i v e E x t e n s i o n service at 789 McHenry avenue. For more information call the University of Illinois Extension office at 338-3737. Broth on the Rocks Pour five ounces canned beef broth right from the can over two or three ice cubes in a large glass. Simply add a dash of pepper and garnish with parsley. Something New at CRESCENT BAY LANDING HAPPY HOURF Wed. thru Sat. 4 to 6 pm All Cocktails 7S* , The "Roberta Benet Trio' Every Fri. & Sat. During December Sumptuous Champagne Brunch Sunday 10:30 to 2:30 pm Bloody Marys 75' 3309 N. Chapel Hill Rd., McHenry Phone 385-8899